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KTM 890 Duke R specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
Power comes from a 889cc single producing 119 bhp and 99 Nm, paired with a 6 Speed. At 180 kg the power-to-weight figure is 661 bhp per tonne, which ranks 5 of 73 in its class here.
Peak power is high relative to torque, so this engine rewards revs: it feels ordinary below the mid-range and comes alive above it.
Full specification sheet
Engine
- Engine
- 889 cc
- Engine type
- 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves
- Power
- 119 bhp
- Torque
- 99 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 21 kmpl
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Transmission
- 6 Speed
Electric
- Top speed
- 230 km/h
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 180 kg
- Fuel tank
- 14 L
- Seat height
- 834 mm
- Ground clearance
- 206 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1482 mm
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Disc, 240 mm, 1 piston caliper
- ABS / CBS
- Dual Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- WP APEX 43
- Rear suspension
- WP APEX - Monoshock
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 180/55-ZR17
Source: KTM official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The 890 Duke R weighs 180 kg with fluids, has an 834 mm seat, 206 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1482 mm wheelbase. That clearance is generous: speed breakers and broken roads will not trouble the underbody.
The fuel tank holds 14 litres.
Tyres are 120/70-ZR17 front and 180/55-ZR17 rear, tubeless.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
Stops both wheels from locking under panic braking. The single biggest safety upgrade on a two-wheeler.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Rear disc brake
Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.
Tubeless tyres
A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.
Traction control
Cuts power if the rear spins on wet paint or gravel. Rare under ₹2 lakh.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Hazard lamps
All four indicators flash; useful in fog and when stopped on a highway shoulder.
Chassis
Alloy wheels
Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.
Rear monoshock
One central shock instead of twin units; usually better damping on broken roads.
Slipper clutch
Stops the rear wheel hopping on aggressive downshifts. Also makes the lever lighter.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
LED daytime running lamp
Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Console and connectivity
Colour TFT console
Readable in direct sun and can show turn-by-turn navigation.
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Ride modes
An Eco map for mileage and a Power map for overtakes, switched from the bars.
Convenience
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Equipment against 1390 Super Duke R
Against 1390 Super Duke R, it gets rear monoshock that the rival does not.
What it lacks: usd front forks, projector headlamp, bluetooth connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation, which the rival offers. None of these are deal-breakers, but they show where the money went.
Only the 890 Duke R has
- Rear monoshock
Rivals have, it lacks
- USD front forks
- Projector headlamp
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Turn-by-turn navigation
- USB charging port
Colours
- Orange
890 Duke R specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the 890 Duke R?
- It uses a 889cc engine producing 119 bhp and 99 Nm, with a 6 speed.
- Is the 890 Duke R suitable for short riders?
- It is on the tall side at 834 mm. Riders under 5'6" may be on tiptoe at stops and should try it before buying.
- Does the 890 Duke R have ABS?
- Yes, dual-channel ABS.
- What features does the 890 Duke R have?
- 17 items across 5 groups, including dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and alloy wheels. Some are variant-specific.
890 Duke R from
₹14.5 Lakh